If you're in a competition, yes, size not only matters, it's the only thing that matters. But I didn't get interested in fishing as a way to compete. I got interested in fishing because it was a good, clean, outdoor activity that I could do almost anytime and anywhere. I can get some fishing in before work in the morning at a local pond, or go to a city lake during lunch, or hit one of the nearby big lakes on a weekend. I can spend a lot of money to have a big fishing day, or I can have a relaxing day of fishing for free. I can tailor it for whatever mood I'm in.
So I've been hitting up the little local lakes and for a beginner I'm catching my fair share of bass. With each one I catch I learn a little bit more, I take a picture, and get hooked a little more to this new sport.
Then on Friday, James pulls a nice big bass out of RSM.
Then yesterday I hooked up with a nice big bass at Harveston.
Then today James pulls another monster out of RSM while we were lunch-fishing.
My turn, right?
Oh, yeah, baby! I can feel it. Any minute now it's going to be my turn again and I'm going to get that picture holding my own 5 pounder.
WHAM!!! There he is, and he's...... uh.....wait a minute.
Right on cue I hooked a bass after James hauled his in. But it turned out to be a little dinky guy.
"Ah, man! He's just a little guy." I didn't even bother to take a picture of him!!
So where did that attitude come from? Until now I had always been happy just to land a bass. Any catch qualified for a successful day.
I hooked a single bass that was 4 - 5 pounds. I didn't even land it, but now the little guys aren't good enough?
REALITY CHECK!!!!
When your reason for fishing is not compitition and it's not your profession, then any day you make a catch is a good day. You gotta remember that whether it's a 1 pounder or a 10 pounder, the reason you're out there is to have fun, relax, get your mind off of things, and enjoy the outdoors.
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